Canal+ Buys UGC | CONJURING Delivers Best Global Horror Opening Weekend of All Time
This week on the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review The Conjuring: Last Rites, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and Caught Stealing while breaking down box office results and previewing upcoming releases like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. They also discuss the shifting release calendar through 2027 before Daniel sits down with Julien Marcel, CEO of Cine Group and publisher of Boxoffice Pro France, to unpack Canal+’s acquisition of UGC and its impact on French and global exhibition.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:01 Movie Recaps: Conjuring Last Rites & Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale03:59 Review of Caught Stealing (Austin Butler)07:02 Box Office Results: Conjuring Last Rites Record-Breaking Debut12:01 Hamilton Finally Hits Theaters15:03 Upcoming Release Preview: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle18:17 Anime Momentum: Chainsaw Man & Sony’s Strategy19:19 Release Calendar Shifts (2026–2027: Paw Patrol, Superman, Bluey, Star Wars, Spider-Verse, Shrek 5)22:43 Summer 2027 Tentpole Lineup23:39 Sponsor Message24:02 Interview with Julien Marcel (UGC & Canal+ Deal)25:02 UGC’s Role in French Exhibition & Distribution26:18 Canal+ Background & Strategic Integration28:18 French Media Windows & Canal+ Influence30:00 Fragmented Ecosystem & Succession in French Exhibition33:02 Outlook: French/US Pipelines, Cinema Innovation & Challenges
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Summer Recap & September Preview | Frazil's Sam Owens [Presented by Frazil]
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Frazil, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the summer box office season and preview the biggest releases coming to theaters this September. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca talks to Sam Owens, the chief marketing officer at Freezing Point LLC, the makers of Frazil.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:42 Weekend Movie Picks02:55 Shifting Release Dates08:12 September Box Office Preview10:58 Downton Abbey & Long Walk Stunt13:46 Key September Releases (Sept. 19–26)17:23 Summer 2025 Recap19:15 Biggest Box Office Misses28:14 Films That Fell Short34:05 Summer Box Office Hits42:45 Frazzle Interview Begins45:05 Frazzle Brand & Flavors Explained50:35 Business Model for Theaters58:10 Free Frazzle Friday Promotion01:02:05 Final Pitch to Exhibitors
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Netflix Tops the Box Office | THE ROSES' Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Jay Roach, and Tony McNamara
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office, with Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters taking the top spot. Then in the feature segments, Chad talks to the filmmakers behind Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses: director Jay Roach, screenwriter Tony McNamara, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. The comedy arrives in theaters from Searchlight Pictures on August 29th.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:00 Netflix Scores First #1 at the Box Office05:12 Event Cinema & AMC’s Pushback10:16 Upcoming Releases: Toxic Avenger, Caught Stealing, The Roses13:14 Interview – Jay Roach & Tony McNamara on Reimagining War of the Roses18:37 The “Dinner Party” Scene & Balancing Comedy with Darkness20:41 First Movie Theater Memories & Theatrical Experience23:35 Interview – Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch26:49 Playing Flawed Characters & Filming the Dinner Party Scene30:42 Acting Styles & Balancing Tone32:58 Childhood Cinema Memories
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CineShow 2025 Preview with Malco's Larry Etter [Presented by Omniterm]
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Omniterm, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office and highlight The Cinema Foundation’s Date Night @ the Movies, taking place on Friday, August 22nd. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Malco Theatres’ Larry Etter, the 2025 CineShow recipient of the Frank Liberto Award.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:02 August Box Office Update & Weapons Leading the Charts04:03 National Date Night at the Movies & Theater Promotions09:15 September Preview – Conjuring: Last Rites & Demon Slayer12:05 Ad Break – OmniTerm Membership Solutions13:12 Interview with Larry Etter – Receiving the Frank Roberto Award16:04 Concession Innovations: Nachos, Soda, and POS Technology22:11 Alcohol Service and Evolving Food Menus28:07 Collectibles, Candy Trends & Global Concessions31:02 Next Week’s CineShow Episode
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The Cinema Foundation’s Date Night @ the Movies [Presented by Omniterm]
This week on This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the over performance of Weapons and the latest news in theatrical exhibition. Mike Bowers, the vice president of the Cinema Foundation, vice chair of Cinema United, and the president and CEO of Harkins Theatres, talks about the Cinema Foundation's upcoming Date Night @ the Movies campaign on Friday, August 22nd featuring two-for-one treats. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca Pahle talks to Darrin Lewis, the president of Omniterm, about the company’s comprehensive cinema management software solution.the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the weekend box office and the opening weekend of Freakier Friday and Weapons, along with all the latest industry news. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks with Rocky Mountain NATO’s Diane Eve to preview the 2025 Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention taking place from September 23rd - 25th in Spokane, Washington.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:02 Box Office Recap – “Weapons” Surprise Hit 03:05 “Freakier Friday” Nostalgia & Audience Reaction 05:04 Special Cinema Events – Alamo’s Samurai Series & Sony Tie-In 07:12 Weekend Forecast – August Slowdown Ahead 10:00 “Date Night at the Movies” – Campaign Preview with Mike Bowers 11:14 Campaign Origins & Flexibility for Theaters 13:22 Promotions & Incentives (2-for-1 Deals, Combos) 16:02 Marketing Tips & Local Media Outreach 18:11 Building Moviegoing Frequency & Habit 20:18 Engaging Theater Staff & Industry-Wide Support 21:08 Cinema Technology – Darren Lewis of Omni Term 22:16 Omni Term Overview – Full Cinema Management Solutions 23:41 Post-COVID Mobile-First Ticketing Trends 25:06 Data Insights for Scheduling & Operations 27:04 Loyalty Programs – From Free to Paid Models 29:14 Driving Weekday Attendance via Custom Offers 30:48 Expanding Movie Choices Through Subscriptions 31:37 Online Enrollment & Tiered Program Options 33:12 Competing with Streaming – Enhancing Cinema Experience 34:01 Targeted Marketing & Audience Segmentation 35:22 Measuring Campaign Success & Adapting Quickly 36:44 Closing Thoughts on Industry Changes
The Boxoffice Podcast is your weekly resource for the latest results, trends, news, and topics in the cinema industry. Each week we feature insights and analysis from leading experts in theatrical exhibition, along with interviews with the most influential executives in the movie theater business.
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